My Dying Son’s Final Wish Was to Meet His Favorite Firefighters – But When We Arrived, the Captain Removed His Helmet and Said, ‘Ma’am, Before Your Son Comes Inside, There’s Something You Need to Know’

son climb into the truck, thin arms wrapped around the steering wheel, his face brighter than I had seen it in months.

Whether the news was good or bad, avoiding the call wasn’t changing it.

I pulled out my phone and found Dr. Alvarez’s number.

“No more running,” I whispered.

Then I pressed call.

Dr. Alvarez answered on the second ring.

“Mrs. Carter, I’ve continue reading …